SA Roundup: Dec. 22

From breaking news to interesting tidbits, these stories are worth a read

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Rosie Gets a New Home In Time for Christmas

A pit bull that was rescued in August after police and Animal Care Services say she was doused with hydrochloric acid has a new home. Named Rosie, the dog had burns to 100 percent of her face and lost an ear during the acid incident. She's since healed and Animal Care Services announced on Monday that a local family adopted her, says the San Antonio Current.

Scorpions Out as Work to Bring in MLS Team Begins

The Scorpions will move cities and Toyota Field will host a United Soccer League team starting in the spring, reports MySA.com. The change is being made as Bexar County and the city of San Antonio work to bring a Major League Soccer team to town. The city and county are purchasing Toyota Field and Spurs Sports & Entertainment will manage the facility, according to KSAT.

Killer Whale Dies at SeaWorld San Antonio

Unna the killer whale died on Monday at SeaWorld San Antonio, reports KENS 5. The 23-year-old whale had been battling a fungal illness. All killer whale shows were canceled in San Antonio on Monday but are expected to resume today.

Kobe Praises Spurs Playoff Team, Snubs Duncan in His Top Five

During a national media call Laker Kobe Bryant named the Spurs' playoff teams as one of the top five toughest teams he’s ever faced. When asked who the top five players are that he’s faced, though, he left out Tim Duncan, according to the San Antonio Express-News. His top five included Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon.

San Antonio Woman Wins $7.5 Million in Scratch Off Game

A San Antonio woman has claimed a $7.5 million prize in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game called Diamond Dollars. Fox San Antonio says the winning ticket was sold at a Triple S Express on Babcock Road and that the winner has asked for privacy.

Popovich: Hill’s Hair Could Really Turn Some Heads

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich showed his sense of humor on Monday night during the team’s 106-92 win over the Indiana Pacers. When former Spur George Hill went by the bench, Popovish smoothed his hair to indicate that he liked the Pacers guard’s new hairstyle. After the game, Popovich said Hill’s hair—which was recently dyed blonde—“could really turn some heads,” writes ESPN.